I am not liked as a President by the politicians in office, in the press, or in Congress. But I am content to abide the judgment the sober second thought of the people. Rutherford B. Hayes abidecongresscontent Change image and share on social
Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and city, every county and State, get out of debt and keep out of debt. It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times. Rutherford B. Hayes citycorporationcounty Change image and share on social
Virtue is defined to be mediocrity, of which either extreme is vice. Rutherford B. Hayes defineextrememediocrity Change image and share on social
As friends go it is less important to live. Rutherford B. Hayes friendimportantlive Change image and share on social
I am a radical in thought (and principle) and a conservative in method (and conduct). Rutherford B. Hayes conductconservativemethod Change image and share on social
The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears to win in this business. Rutherford B. Hayes boldbusinesscounsel Change image and share on social
One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals. Rutherford B. Hayes civilizationcriminalpeople Change image and share on social
Law without education is a dead letter. With education the needed law follows without effort and, of course, with power to execute itself; indeed, it seems to execute itself. Rutherford B. Hayes deadeducationeffort Change image and share on social